SDR 99ZZZX3557

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Snias AS350B2

Difficulty date
August 21, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N982BH
Make and model
Snias AS350B2
Aircraft serial
2876
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL1D
Part
Bearing
Part number
9609000166
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT, PILOT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE CHIP WARNING ILLUMINATION AND MADE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION, MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS SUFFICIENT METAL CONTENT ON MAGNETIC PLUG TO CEASE FURTHER FLIGHT UNTIL CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN. ENGINE ASSY REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.